An elevated panoramic view of Paris, taken from a high vantage point looking over the Seine toward the Île de la Cité. The composition shows a multi-arch stone bridge spanning the river, a temporary scaffolded footbridge or work platform crossing the water in the middle distance, and dense rooftops and church spires receding toward the horizon. In the foreground, a curved public garden with a fountain surrounds a tall Gothic tower, possibly the Tour Saint-Jacques or a comparable Parisian landmark, suggesting the photograph was taken from a nearby elevated structure such as a church tower or public building.
The dark card mount with ruled borders and the albumen printing technique are consistent with commercial French stereoview production of the 1860s, when Parisian publishers regularly documented the ongoing reconstruction of the city's bridges and quays under the Second Empire.
Photographer/publisher: Unknown
Period/date: circa 1855
Dimensions: 175 x 85 mm
Condition: Good; overall yellowing and toning of the mount and print surface consistent with age. Light to moderate foxing along the left margin, a small area of surface loss at the upper left corner of the image, and a faint diagonal crease visible in the lower left quadrant. The mount shows minor edge wear and a small closed tear at the lower edge; the two stereo halves remain securely adhered to the black card mount.
Reverse: No verso scan available.
Keywords: France, Paris, Seine River, albumen stereoview, 19th century
Photographer Biography:
No verified biographical information available.
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